used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNLUCKY EVENING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
ClipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He registered his name, and intimated his desire for supper.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading AN UNLUCKY EVENING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He registered his name, and intimated his desire for supper.
set up or found
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
an established custom
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading He registered his name, and intimated his desire for supper.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
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 He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
come into possession of
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
on the contrary
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading He registered his name, and intimated his desire for supper.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
that is looked for
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
UNLUCKYadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading AN UNLUCKY EVENING.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found that Rocky Creek possessed but one hotel, and that of a very modest character, bearing the rather imposing name of the Metropolitan Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
in or at the place that
From this reading Bob was still in the habit of getting his supper, and breakfast the next morning, at the different points where he landed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He left Clip on board, in charge of the boat, while he sought a good place to obtain a meal.
