used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
(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 He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
Briggerland
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From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
enthuseverbUS /ɪnˈθuːz/
cause to feel enthusiasm
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
formulatedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪtəd/
devised; developed according to an orderly plan
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
Grimaldi
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From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
of great significance or value
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
Mentone
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From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
motor-cycle
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From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
not any; not one
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
and nothing more
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
Pont
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From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Mr. Briggerland did not enthuse over any form of sport or exercise.
St
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From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped at Mentone for breakfast and climbed the hill to Grimaldi after passing the frontier station at Pont St. Louis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
Ventimille
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From this reading At Ventimille he had a second breakfast, for the morning was keen and his appetite was good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had all the morning before him, and there was no great hurry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His hobbies were confined to the handsome motor-cycle, which not only provided him with recreation, but had, on occasion, been of assistance in the carrying out of important plans, formulated by his daughter.
