used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
CHASTEL
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From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
incrustations
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From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
intuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
l'Europe
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From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Before he pushed open the door he had already read above it, despite the incrustations of snow, the sign, "Hotel de l'Europe," and he felt intuitively that they were coming into good quarters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He was so confident of it that his cheerful mood deepened, turned in fact into joyousness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
the act of using
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
a message informing of danger
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOTEL AT CHASTEL John was fast finding that in a crowded country like Europe, suddenly ravaged by war, nothing was more common than abandoned houses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People were continually fleeing at a moment's warning.
at the time that
From this reading He had already made use of two or three, at a time when they were needed most, and here was another awaiting him.
