Chapter XX · Chapter 20

lasting a long time

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

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From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

(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 When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

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

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

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

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN ANOTHER LIGHT.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

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

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

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

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

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

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

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

From this reading IN ANOTHER LIGHT.

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

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

a room where books are kept

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading IN ANOTHER LIGHT.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

not any; not one

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

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From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

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

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

Identical; not different.

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

make square

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

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

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

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

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Raymount went now and then to London, but never stayed long.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.

at the time that

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they were accommodated and arranged to his mind, all on the same floor, and partly in the same room with the old library of the house, he began, for the first time in his life, to feel he had an abiding place and talked of selling the house in Addison Square.

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

From this reading It would have been greater progress to feel that there is no abiding in place or among things.

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

From this reading In the autumn he had his books removed to Yrndale, saying in London he could always get what books he wanted, but must have his own about him in the country.