used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
anew
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
move towards
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
barn-like
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From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
to come or go into
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
the head of a state government
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
Goyaz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
and nothing more
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
engage in
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
muleteers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
absolutely essential
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
not any; not one
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
Presidente
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
rest-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Do not stand on the pavement," said the sentry again, anxious to display his authority.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
carry out
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
a special situation
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
except if; if not
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
the act of using
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Against my usual custom--as I never, unless absolutely necessary, make use of the credentials I carry for my private needs--I had, therefore, to apply to the Presidente or Governor of the Province to find some sort of accommodation in the town for my animals, men, and myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the City of Goyaz THERE was no such thing as an hotel in Goyaz capital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The nearest approach to it was a filthy rest-house for muleteers, which was, furthermore, already full.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take off your spurs before you enter!" roughly shouted a sentry at the Governor's palace--a huge barn-like structure--just as I was stooping to do that before being asked.
