used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
coach-box
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From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
remove the dust from
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
post-horses
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From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PRINCE.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PRINCE.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
Stratimojeff
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From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUSSIAN PRINCE.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
travelling-carriage
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From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The countenance of the host expanded into a glowing smile; he snatched the candlestick hastily from the hands of the head butler, and flew up the steps himself to prepare the room of state for the prince.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
precisely as stated
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A very tall, thin man descended from the carriage with slow and solemn dignity, and as he entered the house gravely and in silence, his French valet asked the host whether he had rooms elegant enough to suit the Prince Stratimojeff.
which person or people
From this reading The team of six post-horses, and the two servants on the coach-box, showed that it was a personage of quality who now honored the hotel with a visit; and it was therefore very natural that the host should hurry out and open the carriage door with a most respectful bow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before the door of the first hotel in Berlin stood a travelling-carriage covered with dust.
