Chapter VII

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

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

(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 Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

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

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

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

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

lacking funds

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

the job of a professional coach

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

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

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

wanted intensely

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

set up or found

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the act of departing

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

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

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

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

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

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

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading THE VILLAGE INN.

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

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

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

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

not one, and not any

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

out of fashion

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

by chance

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

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

From this reading THE VILLAGE INN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

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

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE VILLAGE INN.

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

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were homely and not luxurious, and the company was decidedly mixed, yet there was more good-fellowship and kindly feeling among the guests than can be found in the modern hotel.

at the time that

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.

which person or people

From this reading Those who recollect “coaching times” can alone realise the idea of a “village inn.”

but in spite of that

From this reading Possibly the attendance was none of the best and the accommodation not all that could be desired, yet they had somehow or other a charm about them.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Railways have created “country hotels,” but the modern hotel is so different from the old-fashioned inn that it gives one little idea of the kind of hostelry at which our fathers broke their journeys when going from London to York, Norwich, or Bristol.