used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
in a state of sleep
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
BONAVENTURE
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From this reading THE HOTEL IN BONAVENTURE STREET.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL IN BONAVENTURE STREET.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOTEL IN BONAVENTURE STREET.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
Jules
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
narrowestadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊəst/
superlative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
Ragoul
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From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
except for; apart from
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE HOTEL IN BONAVENTURE STREET.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL IN BONAVENTURE STREET.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
at the time that
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was nine o'clock on a Monday evening in the fourth week of June, and I was sitting, as was my nightly custom, in the cozy coffee room of the modest hostelry where I had taken lodgings when I first came to Quebec.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet little place in Bonaventure Street, which was one of the oldest and narrowest thoroughfares of the lower town.
which person or people
From this reading I was alone in the room, save for an elderly man who was sound asleep in a big chair on the far side of the table, remote from the candlelight.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This was the Hotel Silver Lily, kept by Monsieur Jules Ragoul and madame, his wife.
