used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
(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 travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
in addition
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
move gently or carefully
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
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 By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
not any; not one
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
TAVERNnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
tavern-keeper
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From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TAVERN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was prosperity in the midst of disaster that he and Endicott should have a room on the first floor, and find themselves comfortable in ten minutes after their arrival.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
which person or people
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The travelers of the wrecked train spent the night at the nearest village, whither all went on foot before darkness came on.
yokelnounUS /ˈjoʊkel/
a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Monsignor took possession of Horace, also of the affections of the tavern-keeper, and of the best things which belonged to that yokel and his hostelry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By the time they had enjoyed a refreshing meal, and discussed the accident to the roots, Horace Endicott felt that his soul was at ease with the Monsignor, who at no time had displayed any other feeling than might arise from a long acquaintance with the young man.
