used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
in the past
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
DORCHESTER
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From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
only a very short time before
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
loungers
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From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
a female domestic
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
by chance
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
a human being
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even before the arrival of the coach the inn had been far more alive than usual, for a company of troopers had galloped up to it late in the afternoon making inquiry concerning a fugitive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An hour ago a coach had arrived, and the best rooms were in requisition for the travellers, a lady and her maid.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading It was whispered amongst the loungers in the common room that she was a great lady, in spite of the fact that she travelled in a hired coach, but this idea was perhaps due to the fact that the maid was imperious, and demanded attention in a manner that carried weight.
Witley
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From this reading THE JOURNEY TO DORCHESTER There was an atmosphere of unrest about the inn at Witley this evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The servant of an ordinary person would hardly have been so dictatorial.
