accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
Berners
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From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
COLERIDGEnounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading Oh, death were welcome!--COLERIDGE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Oh, death were welcome!--COLERIDGE.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
set up or found
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, death were welcome!--COLERIDGE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
on one occasion
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading FLIGHT AND PURSUIT.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
stablingnoun
accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Come to market, I reckon, father?" suggested the landlord, taking the stump of an old pipe from his mouth for the purpose.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
accept gladly
From this reading Oh, death were welcome!--COLERIDGE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh, death were welcome!--COLERIDGE.
wharves
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From this reading On reaching Norfolk, Lyon Berners drove at once to an obscure tavern down by the wharves, and near the market.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Here he found good stabling for his horses and wagon, and decent accommodation for himself and wife.
