used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
ACTSnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading FLETCHER ACTS SUSPICIOUSLY.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
the act of departing
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
FLETCHERnounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading FLETCHER ACTS SUSPICIOUSLY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
set up or found
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
one-horseadjective
small and remote and insignificant
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
a full supply
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
SUSPICIOUSLYadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading FLETCHER ACTS SUSPICIOUSLY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One circumstance led Harry to hurry his intended departure.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found to his dismay that the hotel charge for their very plain accommodations was a pound a day for each of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are plenty such to be found in the United States where the rate charged is but a dollar a day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Crown inn was what would be called in an American city a one-horse hotel.
