used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
apart from; not including
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Your guests will miss you,” I remarked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
on one occasion
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
a course of conduct
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Your guests will miss you,” I remarked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
precisely as stated
From this reading “But probably they have a very charming hostess.”
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From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As we descended the steps he took a path which led us once more out into the gardens instead of back to the guests.
which person or people
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Your guests will miss you,” I remarked.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “You look tired, and there is little pleasure in this kind of work except to those who understand and care for it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I shall not trouble you any further,” said Vestasian.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your guests will miss you,” I remarked.
