Chapter I

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From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

in the past

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

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

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

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

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

the two together, not just one

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

a very small circular shape

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

being one more than seven

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

in an explicit manner

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

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

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

disregarded

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

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

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a coniferous tree

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

restricted to something

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

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From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

in the near future

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

that is looked for

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

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

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading The tradition was that it had been a colonial tavern--a dot among the fir-covered northern hills on the climbing post-road into Canada.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

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

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

at the time that

From this reading The village scattered along the road below the inn was called Albany--and soon forgotten when the railroad sought an opening through a valley less rugged, eight miles to the west.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

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

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

a Caucasian

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He was a quiet man, the Doctor, in middle life then or nearly so; and he sank almost without remark into the world of Albany, where they raise hay and potatoes and still cut good white pine off the hills.

a late time of life

From this reading Rather more than thirty years ago the Doctor had arrived, one summer day, and opened all the doors and windows of the neglected old house, which he had bought from scattered heirs.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading NEW YORK Charles Scribner's Sons _Published April, 1908_ _Second Impression, July, 1908_ _Third Impression, September, 1908_ _Fourth Impression, December, 1908_ _Fifth Impression, December, 1908_ _Sixth Impression, July, 1909_ _Seventh Impression, October, 1909_ _Eighth Impression, January, 1910_ _Ninth Impression, July, 1910_ _The author of "The Master of the Inn" having received many inquiries as to what foundation in fact this tale has wishes to state explicitly that both incidents and persons are purely imaginary, and that so far as he is aware there is neither Master nor Inn in existence._ _Chicago, Ills., 12 May, 1909._ It was a plain brick house, three full stories, with four broad chimneys, and overhanging eaves.