used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was but one between.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was but one between.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
many times at short intervals
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
high-pricedadjective
having a high price
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
Lindell
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From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was but one between.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
in the near future
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
carry out
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was but one between.
a special situation
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One thing more that looked suspicious was that Standish, though he frequently passed Gerald and his companion, appeared to take very little notice of them.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading GERALD HAS AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
precisely as stated
From this reading Moreover Gerald soon learned that he had a room very near them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was certainly a matter of surprise that a man like Standish should put up at a high-priced and fashionable hotel like the Lindell.
