used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
(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 town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tjilatjap was reached at midday.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE QUEST CONTINUED--TJILATJAP.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
horse-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Tjilatjap was reached at midday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
on one occasion
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
and nothing more
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE QUEST CONTINUED--TJILATJAP.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tjilatjap was reached at midday.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
get by special effort
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEST CONTINUED--TJILATJAP.
TJILATJAP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE QUEST CONTINUED--TJILATJAP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tjilatjap was reached at midday.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
in or at the place that
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
which person or people
From this reading As mentioned above, he subsequently ascertained that his travelling companion had managed to secure the only decent room in the hotel, and X. did not feel any love for the stranger, who had taken what he felt to be an unfair advantage of his local innocence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The town had an imposing appearance, all the streets being planted with avenues of large trees.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X. drove at once to the hotel, where he was given a room like a horse-box with the sun streaming into it.
