used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at his watch.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at his watch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
LausannenounUS /ˌlɔːˈsæn/
a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
Leman
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From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at his watch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
Merrill
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From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
MONTREUX
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From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
having a point
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It pointed to a quarter to four, and May was not due to arrive until half past.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
look attentively
From this reading He looked at his watch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to his hotel, washed and changed and came down to the vestibule to inquire if the instructions he had telegraphed had been carried out.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO CAME TO MONTREUX It was two months after the great trial, on a warm day in October, when Frank Merrill stepped ashore from the big white paddle boat which had carried him across Lake Leman from Lausanne, and, handing his bag to a porter, made his way to the hotel omnibus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading May was arriving in company with Saul Arthur Mann, who was taking one of his rare holidays abroad.
