used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
at a previous time
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
of the present time and place
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
go away from a place
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE STORY OF MARTIAN LIFE.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
for more time
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
MARTIANnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/
imaginary people who live on the planet Mars
From this reading THE STORY OF MARTIAN LIFE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
held or filled or in use
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF MARTIAN LIFE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
and nothing more
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The only communication with the house was by a door which had every appearance of an outside door, so heavy were the hinges and lock.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF MARTIAN LIFE.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
studiosnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊz/
plural of “studio” — workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF MARTIAN LIFE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The room was large, in fact it occupied the entire top floor of the building, and this feature pleased me greatly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
the upper part of anything
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
precisely as stated
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
which person or people
From this reading The landlord, in drawing my attention to this, had smiled and remarked that the former tenant, who lived in another section of the city, had been very careful always to leave his studio securely locked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a determination of finding a room from which I could command a longer view of Mars, the next day I visited several studios which were for rent, and finally succeeded in securing one formerly occupied by a photographer, which was located on the top floor of a house in the immediate vicinity of my old rooms.
