Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

(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 In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

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

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

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

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

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

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

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From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

divisible by two

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

in a free manner

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

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

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

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

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

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

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

temporary living quarters

From this reading LODGINGS.

to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

many times at short intervals

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

and nothing more

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

under normal conditions

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

get by special effort

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

try to get or reach

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

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

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At the hotels and boarding houses, they breakfast, dine, and sup together at the public tables; and even if they have private parlors of their own, they do not, ordinarily, confine themselves to them, but often seek society and amusement in the public drawing rooms.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

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

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

at the time that

From this reading At the places of amusement and in the public conveyances they all pay the same price, and are entitled to the same privileges, and they only get the best seats when they come early to secure them.

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

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole system of providing for travellers at hotels and lodging houses in England is entirely different from the one adopted in America.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In America all persons, in respect to the rights and privileges which they enjoy, are, in theory, on a footing of perfect equality; and thus, in all public resorts, such as hotels, boarding houses, public places of amusement, and travelling conveyances, all classes mingle together freely and without reserve.