Chapter X

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

affect with wonder

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

any large and important church

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

being one more than ten

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

set up or found

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

crowded or massed together

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

according to the clock

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the property of being close together

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

on the contrary

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

from that time on

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

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

From this reading They contrived, however, to find huddled accommodations, but Kendall did not find sleep for a long hour.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Kendall was to discover that this was the universal custom in the smaller towns of the country—that the hotels closed themselves to guests in the early evening, and that to effect an entrance thereafter was an achievement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading Events were imminent, events both of the soul and material, and his imagination insisted upon handling them and scrutinizing them.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

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

From this reading It was nearly eleven o’clock when Kendall and his companions arrived in the old cathedral town of Meaux and found accommodations in the Hôtel Sirène, that rather quaint and down-at-heel hostelry which hides in a courtyard behind huge gates that close at an hour so early as to astonish Americans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Speculations upon the proximity of war mingled with anticipations and apprehensions of his relations with Andree....