Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Where do you stay?"

someone who plays a drum

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

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

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

given to inquiry

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

largest city of Wisconsin; located in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan; a flourishing agricultural center known for its breweries

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

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

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

on one occasion

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Where do you stay?"

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

two times

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

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

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

in or at the place that

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "I go there once a year--sometimes twice."

a late time of life

From this reading THOMAS BROWNING'S SECRET Warner Powell had learned wisdom and prudence with his increasing years, and, instead of inquiring for the best hotel, was content to put up at a humbler hostelry, where he would be comfortable.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He made the acquaintance on the cars of a New York drummer, with whom he became quite sociable.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I suppose you have been in Milwaukee often," said Warner.