used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POSTHUMOUS MESSAGE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
(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 latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
Baradlay
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From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
to come or go into
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
brought together in one place
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
Körös
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From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
for more time
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A POSTHUMOUS MESSAGE.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
Nemesdomb
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From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
not any; not one
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
POSTHUMOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading A POSTHUMOUS MESSAGE.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the rainy autumn days the Baradlay family removed from Körös Island to Nemesdomb.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was no longer a hospital: the patients had been elsewhere provided for, and all traces of war and bloodshed had disappeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
at the time that
From this reading One evening, when the little family was gathered about the lamp, the door opened and a guest entered unannounced.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading It was a guest not wont to stand on ceremony, a guest whose right it was to enter any house at any time, whether its inmates were at table, at prayers, or whatever they might be doing.
