9th
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From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
(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, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
BALLAH
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From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
coffee-room
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From this reading On the evening of the 9th of December, in the coffee-room of the Imperial Hotel, there was nobody but this guest.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of the 9th of December, in the coffee-room of the Imperial Hotel, there was nobody but this guest.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
fishersnounUS /ˈfɪʃərz/
plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
the act of departing
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The guest was irritated.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
no person; not anyone
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
on one occasion
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
SHERMANnounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
which person or people
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The town, full enough in summer of trout and salmon fishers, slept all winter like the bears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of a stray commercial traveller, who stopped once for a night, there had been nobody for a whole month but this guest, and now he was thinking of going away.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading _JOHN SHERMAN LEAVES BALLAH._ In the west of Ireland, on the 9th of December, in the town of Ballah, in the Imperial Hotel there was a single guest, clerical and youthful.
