used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a deal of life about the caravansary.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
caravansarynoun
an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
From this reading There was a deal of life about the caravansary.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a deal of life about the caravansary.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
Holloway
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From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
and nothing more
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was a deal of life about the caravansary.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
Merredith
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From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a deal of life about the caravansary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
having a point
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
porchesnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəz/
plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
carry out
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now there was just time for Ruth Fielding and her friends to take a peep in the mirror before running down at the sound of the dinner gong to take the places Mrs. Holloway had pointed out to them in the dining room.
troopingverbUS /ˈtruːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a large hotel, and altogether it could not have housed more than fifty guests.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in the dusk, as the girls from Merredith had ridden over in the carriage, they could see that there were several attractive cottages on the island.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The other guests came trooping in from the porches and from their rooms—most of the matrons and young girls already in their party frocks, like the girls from Merredith.
