Chapter I · Suite Number 403

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

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from one side of something to the other

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

with adoration

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

(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 A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

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From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

favorite

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

an alloy of copper and zinc

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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

an administrative unit of government

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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

a boy or man

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

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covered with curly hair

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

a long fixed look

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

impressive in appearance

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

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 So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

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English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

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to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

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lacking in body or vigor

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From this reading Patricia Meade dropped her suitcase on a convenient chair and gazed curiously about her.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

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From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers

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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

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in like or similar manner

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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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having a blunt nose

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

not moving or operating freely

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From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

successive (without a break)

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a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A hotel bedroom, with stiff-looking twin brass beds, two willow rockers, one straight chair, an imposing mahogany bureau and one small table—absolutely all the furniture, if one excepted the stiff draperies at the windows and one or two not particularly artistic pastel pictures adorning the wall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through a door and across the intervening sitting-room she could see another bedroom similarly equipped.

inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

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always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So this was to be her home—and for three long months!

which person or people

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belonging to which person

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

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(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

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in the company of; together with

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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In the sitting-room, her father, Captain Meade, was tipping the grinning bell-boy who had brought up their luggage,—a snub-nosed, blue-eyed, curly-haired young chap whose gaze was rivetted adoringly on the captain's khaki uniform.