used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
bakerynounUS /ˈbeɪkəri/
a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
the two together, not just one
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Or when there is but one lower left, which shall take the upper?
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
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an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
DOMINIONnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
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drawing-room
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From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
be identical or equivalent to
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extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
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how
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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journey's
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From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Or when there is but one lower left, which shall take the upper?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
the force of workers available
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absolutely essential
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occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Or when there is but one lower left, which shall take the upper?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
PullmannounUS /ˈpʊlmən/
luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
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necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
shelf-like
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From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
carry out
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Or when there is but one lower left, which shall take the upper?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
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make an effort or attempt
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Or again, which man shall occupy the lower berth in a Pullman drawing-room, and which shall try to sleep upon the shelf-like couch?
the topmost one of two
From this reading Or when there is but one lower left, which shall take the upper?
the act of using
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
at the time that
From this reading INTO THE OLD DOMINION When two men are traveling together on an equal footing, and it becomes necessary to decide between two rooms in a hotel, how is the decision to be made?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which man is to take the big, bright corner room, and which the little room that faces on the court and is fragrant of the bakery below?
which person or people
From this reading If an extra kit bag be required for the use of both, who shall pay for it and own it at the journey's end?
