Chapter XXVI

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

(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 The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading AM RHEIN.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

any large and important church

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

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

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

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From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

divisible by two

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

set up or found

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

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From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

immediately past

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

full of life and energy

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

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 When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

the force of workers available

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

and nothing more

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

appear again

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea

From this reading AM RHEIN.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “salon” — gallery where works of art can be displayed

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

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

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

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

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

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

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

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From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a person who changes location

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

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From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

a wagon maker

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

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

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

at the time that

From this reading When he arrived at Cologne the last tourist had long since passed through that pleasant old city.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.

which person or people

From this reading This did not matter much to George Wainwright, who was as careless of luxuries as most men, and who, as an old traveller, had comfortable head-quarters on which he could depend in most leading cities in Europe.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading George Wainwright found that early winter had already descended upon Germany.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The large hotels were shut up; the _valets de place_ and cathedral touters had melted away, only to reappear with the advent of summer; all the vendors of the Eau had shut up their shops, and disappeared to more lively places, to spend the money which they had acquired during the season; and even in the second and third rate hotels the large _salons_ were closed, and but the smaller apartments were kept open for the reception of such commercial gentlemen as the exigences of business kept upon the road.