used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
(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 The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
for the reason that
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
the first light of day
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
dressing-table
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From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
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 The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
mattressnounUS /ˈmætrəs/
a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
the force of workers available
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
not any; not one
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
on one occasion
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
Roque
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From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
Identical; not different.
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
cut with a saw
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
in the near future
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
carry out
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
a special situation
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
wakened
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From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
in or at the place that
From this reading The place where we lay down did not by any blandishments invite us to sleep luxuriously until morning, and certainly a mattress of broken stones is conducive to early rising.
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
which person or people
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading We wakened with the dawn; and as we had to spend no time in making a toilet before a dressing-table, we were soon ready to go out and pay our visits.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading While he was saying this, we saw emerging from our inn two men and a woman, of those who had been our companions there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The idea came to all four of us at once that it would be a good thing to have some breakfast, but at the same time we agreed unanimously that it was impossible, as we had not the wherewithal to carry out such a high purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't be discouraged, boys," said Don Roque; "because very soon I will take you all to the house of my friend, who will take good care of us."
