used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
coffee-room
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From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
placed crosswise
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
greatly pleased
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
the organ of sight
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
golden-ripe
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From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
IntendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
Johnsonian
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From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
and nothing more
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
a human being
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
one of four equal parts
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On my arrival in London, therefore, I lodged at a certain antique hostelry, much to the east of Temple Bar, deep in the quarter that I had inevitably figured as the Johnsonian.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading No sooner had I crossed the threshold of this retreat than I felt I had cut a golden-ripe crop of English “impressions.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
ungratifiedadjective
worried and uneasy
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Here, on the first evening of my stay, I descended to the little coffee-room and bespoke my dinner of the genius of “attendance” in the person of the solitary waiter.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had formed in Italy and France a resolute preference for old inns, considering that what they sometimes cost the ungratified body they repay the delighted mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
but in spite of that
From this reading Intending to sail for America in the early part of June, I determined to spend the interval of six weeks in England, to which country my mind’s eye only had as yet been introduced.
