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From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
speak to
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
advantageouslyadverb
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
being joined in close association
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
BonanzanounUS /bəˈnænzə/
an especially rich vein of precious ore
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
bonifacenoun
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
clothing in general
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
CRYPTICadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪptɪk/
of an obscure nature
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
grouchyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊtʃi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
hingesnounUS /ˈhɪndʒɪz/
plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
set afire or burning
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
not any; not one
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
arrange in a container
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
pokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
RestaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He secured a clothes poke from the pack of his outfit.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
very small
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
in or at the place that
From this reading A CRYPTIC MESSENGER From the Home Restaurant, the sergeant went to the stables where already he had made his horses comfortable.
which person or people
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Opening a canvas door supported on a pair of leather hinges, Seymour entered a tiny room lighted by a single window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Bonanza Hotel proved advantageously informal in that he was asked "two dollars a night in advance," instead of being confronted with a register for his name and address.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A key, attached to a tin disk too large for any normal pocket, was tossed to him by the grouchy boniface, who informed him he would find No. 12 at the head of the stairs.
