used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
couldn't
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From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
well in the past; former
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
remove the dust from
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
set up or found
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
brought together in one place
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
and nothing more
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
and nothing more
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
in the near future
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
the season of growth
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
a quantity of money
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The hotel knew them just one night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
unoccupiedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːkjəpaɪd/
not held or filled or in use
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Little by little the dust gathered on the big velvet chairs in the parlor, and the room was opened less and less.
precisely as stated
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
at the time that
From this reading When spring came Nancy returned to her former mistress, and her vacant throne remained unoccupied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning before breakfast Reuben manfully paid his--to him astounding--bill and departed for more congenial quarters, which they soon found on a neighboring side street.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rest of the visit was, of course, delightful, only the streets were pretty crowded and noisy, and they couldn't sleep very well at night; moreover, Reuben lost his pocketbook with a small sum of money in it; so, on the whole, they concluded to go home a little before the two weeks ended.
