Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

later than; following

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'JEAN BAPTISTE' AT HOME.

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From this reading 'JEAN BAPTISTE' AT HOME.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

next to; at the side of

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

done by or characteristic of individuals acting together

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

plural of “convent” — a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

opinion or judgment

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

celebrated in fable or legend

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a man of refinement

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

past form of “graft” — cause to grow together parts from different plants

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading 'JEAN BAPTISTE' AT HOME.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading 'JEAN BAPTISTE' AT HOME.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a human being

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

for the most part

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

comparative of “queer” — beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “segment” — one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

a special situation

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

crossing the Atlantic Ocean

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The imperial system of inn-keeping originated in the United States has been imported across the border, much to the advantage of British subjects; and nothing can be a queerer contrast than the Englishman's solitary dinner in a London coffee-room, and his part in the vast collective meals of a transatlantic hotel.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

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From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.

lean and sinewy

From this reading 'New to this sort of thing, I should imagine?' said the gentleman next beside Robert, in a particularly thin, wiry voice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

showing curiosity

From this reading After seeing most of the thoroughfares of Montreal, and receiving the set of sensations experienced by all new-comers and recorded in all books of Canadian travel--principally wondering at the incongruities of French and English nationality grafted together, and coherent as the segments of the fabled centaur--the active commerce of a British port carried on beneath the shadow of walled-in convents suggesting Belgium--friars endued with long black robes, passing soldiers clothed in the immemorial scarlet--a Rue Notre Dame and a St. James's Street in neighbourhood--the brothers witnessed another phase of American life as they dined at a monster table-d'hote in the largest hotel of the city.

an affirmative

From this reading 'Yes, quite a stranger,' answered Robert, looking round, and seeing that the speaker was a person with a sharp nose and small keen black eyes.