used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
chewingnounUS /ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading TURNED DOWN.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
the act of departing
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
loafersnounUS /ˈloʊfərz/
plural of “loafer” — person who does no work
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading It was not a particularly inviting house on the outside, being sadly in need of paint.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
a special situation
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading TURNED DOWN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a difficult thing to find a hotel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a frame building, standing on a corner, and a number of loafers were sitting about in front, smoking, chewing tobacco, and gossiping.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inquiry enabled them to reach the Hall House, which was the nearest public house after leaving the station.
