used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
civilities
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From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
DOLORES
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From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
set up or found
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
hotel-keeper
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From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late, when he emerged from his bedroom he always found a little china jar on his breakfast-table with some fresh flowers in it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
LOOK-OUT
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From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
engage in
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
radishnounUS /ˈrædɪʃ/
pungent fleshy edible root
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
Sarrasin
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From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
sitting-room
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From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the days went on and the flowers came, and Captain Sarrasin thought that at least he ought to make it known that he received and appreciated them, and was grateful.
at the time that
From this reading DOLORES ON THE LOOK-OUT Captain Sarrasin when he was in the hotel always had breakfast in his little sitting-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A very modest breakfast it was, consisting invariably of a cup of coffee and some dry toast with a radish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought this a delightful attention at first, and assumed that it would drop after a day or two, like other formal civilities of a hotel-keeper.
