used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
annuallyadverbUS /ˈænjuːəli/
without missing a year
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
Bernese
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From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
DU
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From this reading THE HOTEL DU GLACIER.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
being one more than seven
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
GLACIERnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading THE HOTEL DU GLACIER.
a state of high honor
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL DU GLACIER.
someone who hunts game
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
Sharpley
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From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL DU GLACIER.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading High up among the Bernese Alps stands the Hotel du Glacier.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading It is a small hotel, of limited accommodations, but during the season it is generally full of visitors.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
in or at the place that
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The advantage is, that a comparatively short walk carries one to a point where he has a fine view of that mountain scenery which is the glory of Switzerland, and draws thither thousands of pilgrims annually.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In rustic chairs outside sat at eight o'clock in the morning our young hero, Frank Hunter, and his temporary guardian, Colonel Sharpley.
