used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
Britton
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From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
guide-book
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From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
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 Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
LouvrenounUS /ˈluːvrə/
an art museum that is a famous tourist attraction in Paris
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
a female domestic
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
NOCTURNALadjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading A NOCTURNAL ADVENTURE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
sight-seeing
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From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both of the travellers were quite rested, and eager to begin sight-seeing, and Miss Britton left the choice of place to her niece.
which person or people
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was very nice to waken the next morning and find the sunshine streaming in at the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barbara was ready to be charmed with everything, from the pretty little maid in the mob cap, who carried in the breakfast, to the crisp rolls and coffee.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The latter diligently scanned the guide-book as she took her breakfast, and kept calling out fresh suggestions every few moments; but, finally, they determined on the Louvre as most worthy of their first visit.
