used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
Auersperg
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From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
the act of departing
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
highbornadjective
belonging to the peerage
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
Julie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
Karl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
on one occasion
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had no plan in mind, but he knew that the magnet drawing him was Julie.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
precisely as stated
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT CASTLE John himself the next morning saw the departure of Prince Karl of Auersperg and his suite, and it was not altogether chance that brought it about.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Inn of the Golden Lion was doing a rushing business in a town full of German troops, who ate well and drank well and who paid.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His night's rest was refreshing to both mind and body, and, after a good breakfast, he went once more toward the hotel which was frequented by the highborn and the very highborn.
which person or people
From this reading He was aroused as the other sleepers were by the waiters who were preparing the room for the day.
