used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
AquilanounUS /ˈækwələ/
a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
breast-pocket
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From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
Dieppe
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From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Oh, these discoveries of the Captain's!
FarenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
Nera
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From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
not any; not one
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, these discoveries of the Captain's!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
police-spy
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From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
Roustache
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From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oh, these discoveries of the Captain's!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
under-rated
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From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For M. Paul de Roustache was not a police-spy, and, moreover, had never seen the gallant Captain in his life, and took no interest in him--a state of things most unlikely to occur to the Captain's mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LADY IN THE GARDEN It is possible that Captain Dieppe, full of contentment with the quarters to which fortune had guided him, under-rated the merits and attractions of the inn in the village across the river.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fare and accommodation indeed were plain and rough at the Aquila Nera, but the company round its fireside would have raised his interest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On one side of the hearth sat the young fisherman, he in whom Dieppe had discovered a police-spy on the track of the secrets in that breast-pocket of the Captain's.
