used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
a period of 100 years
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
distinctivelyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in an identifiably distinctive manner
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
externallyadverbUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/
on or from the outside
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
hot-air
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From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
located inward
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
lace-draped
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From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
OGAMS
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From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
radiatorsnounUS /ˈreɪdieɪtərz/
plural of “radiator” — any object that radiates energy
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
shrivelledadjective
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
shutteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌtərd/
provided with shutters or shutters as specified; often used in combination
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
stemsnounUS /stemz/
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
not in physical motion
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
trelliswork
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From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
tubsnounUS /tʌbz/
plural of “tub” — a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
VersaillesnounUS /verˈsaɪ/
a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed externally, the building presented that airy aspect almost universal in Versailles architecture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OGAMS Our hotel was distinctively French, and immensely comfortable, in that it had gleaned, and still retained, the creature comforts of a century or two.
in or at the place that
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
white-tinted
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From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was white-tinted, with many windows shuttered without and heavily lace-draped within.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Thus it combined the luxuries of hot-air radiators and electric light with the enchantment of open wood fires.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A wide entrance led to the inner courtyard, where orange trees in green tubs, and trelliswork with shrivelled stems and leaves still adhering, suggested that it would be a pleasant summer lounge.
