used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
(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 hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
Bellaggio
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From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
Bretagnenoun
a former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
fellow-guests
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From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
Grande
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From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
Hôtel
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From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
Ladd
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From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
full of life and energy
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Good gracious!" exclaimed Mrs. Ladd, laying down her knife and fork.
new-comers
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From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
northwardsadverb
in a northern direction
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
by chance
From this reading "PERHAPS!"
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
scrutinizeverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪz/
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From her table in the dining-room of the Hôtel de la Grande Bretagne at Bellaggio, she commanded a view of the door, and could scrutinize her fellow-guests as they entered.
someone who visits
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A lady of lively curiosity, possessed, moreover, by that sense of superiority over the casual visitor which a long stay in a hotel always gives, Mrs. Ladd allowed few of the new-comers to escape without comment or criticism.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The hotel was full of fresh birds of passage every evening, for the end of the season was approaching, and all the world was travelling through on its way northwards.
