used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
BalanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course you have not.
at any time
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Vaterchen, however, spoke of it in generous terms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
hostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Vaterchen, however, spoke of it in generous terms.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
meanlyadverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
not any; not one
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course you have not.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
offshootsnounUS /ˈɔːfʃuːts/
plural of “offshoot” — a natural consequence of development
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
and nothing more
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Vaterchen, however, spoke of it in generous terms.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Vaterchen, however, spoke of it in generous terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is neither recorded in the book of John, nor otherwise known to fame.
truckle-bed
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From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
the act of using
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
Vaterchen
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From this reading Vaterchen, however, spoke of it in generous terms.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
wayfarers
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From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It is an obscure hostel, only visited by the very humblest wayfarers, and such poor offshoots of wretchedness as are fain to sleep on a truckle-bed and sup meanly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Respectable reader, there is no use in asking you if you have ever been in the Hotel of the “Balance,” at Constance.
