used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
how long something has existed
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
Arundel
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From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was next to her that Bernard had a seat at the table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
boarding-house
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From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
set up or found
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was next to her that Bernard had a seat at the table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
of great significance or value
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was next to her that Bernard had a seat at the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
schoolma'amnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was next to her that Bernard had a seat at the table.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was next to her that Bernard had a seat at the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
precisely as stated
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was more like a large boarding-house than a hotel.
well-earned
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From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bernard found the Arundel Hotel, to which he had been directed, neat and quiet.
which person or people
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The terms were very reasonable, and that with him was an important consideration.
a late time of life
From this reading There were several Americans among the guests, including two ministers and a schoolma’am of uncertain age, who was taking a well-earned rest after fifteen years of service in the public schools of Massachusetts.
