Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

(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 It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

any thing at all

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

aroused to action

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

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

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

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

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

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

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

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

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

set afire or burning

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

a mountain peak in northeast Greece near the Aegean coast; believed by ancient Greeks to be the dwelling place of the gods (9,570 feet high)

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

the local environment

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

exercising power or authority

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

possessing material wealth

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

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

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

express in words

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

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

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

up to a particular time

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Few modern hotels afforded anything like it, and, tired as I was, I could not venture to rest until I had investigated it and its contents thoroughly.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

in or at the place that

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.

which person or people

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

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 At the far end was a huge window, before which were drawn portieres of rich material in most graceful folds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was, I should say, about twenty by thirty feet in its dimensions, and lighted by a soft, mellow glow that sprang forth from all parts without any visible source of supply.

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

From this reading Surely Olympus was a great place, where one who appeared in the guise of a beggar was treated like a regiment of prodigal sons, furnished with a gorgeous apartment, and supplied with a wardrobe that would have aroused the envy of a reigning sovereign.

but in spite of that

From this reading IV I Summon a Valet The room to which I was assigned was regal in its magnificence, and yet comfortable.