Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

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From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a woman host

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

in the near future

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

in the direction of

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The corner room of the house, on the town side, she arranged especially for betrothal festivities.

two times

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

up to a particular time

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.

in or at the place that

From this reading For, as soon as a spot had been fixed upon for a railway station, she had a new building added on the side toward the river, with a large summer hall and verandas, where the people of rank in the village could hold their summer gatherings in the open air.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was a great mirror, in which people could survey themselves at full length--to be sure not always an advantage.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The hostess of the "Sword"--it so happens that every one speaks of the hostess and not of the host, and her husband seems to be quite satisfied with it--this wise woman, according to a plan of her own, had changed and enlarged the old inn until it was twice as large as before.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There were colored prints of young lovers, of marriages, of christenings, and of golden weddings.