used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
anew
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
(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 They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
in addition
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
any thing at all
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
divisible by two
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
give expression to
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
how
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From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
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 The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
move hurridly
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
done under pressure
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
cut with a saw
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
only a very short time before
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
move hurridly
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
not in physical motion
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
create by training and teaching
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
at the time that
From this reading The little party travelled, as it is in the nature of the British tourist to travel, when he is fairly started, developing suddenly a perfect passion for sight-seeing, and for long and wearisome journeys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even when they paused in Paris, which she knew as well as or better than anything in her own country, she still felt herself a tourist, and went conscientiously over again and saw the sights--for Kate, she said, but also for herself.
which person or people
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Anderson, though she was old enough and experienced enough to have known better, took the plunge with the truest national enthusiasm.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They rushed across France with the speed of an express train, and made a dash at Switzerland, though it was so early in the year.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had it almost all to themselves, the routes being scarcely open, and the great rush of travellers not yet begun; and who, that does not know it, can fancy how beautiful it is among the mountains in May!
