used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
Ach
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From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
breakfasting
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From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
one or the other of two
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
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 The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Pairhaps I may see zem.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
Pairhaps
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From this reading “Pairhaps I may see zem.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Pairhaps I may see zem.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
not known
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Baron was in high hopes of seeing the fair unknown at breakfast, but it seemed she must be either breakfasting in her own room or lying long abed.
at the time that
From this reading “I think I shall go out for a little constitutional,” said Mr Bunker, when he had finished.
an affirmative
From this reading “Ach, yes, I shall remain,” his friend replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose the hotel has a stronger attraction for you.”
zem
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From this reading “Pairhaps I may see zem.”
