used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
Bromfield
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From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
desertingverbUS /ˈdezərtɪŋ/
-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
and nothing more
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
do one's shopping
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
Tremont
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From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
on a floor above
From this reading "Two models of the Curiosity Shop have just gone upstairs, sir.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading "Charles Dickens is here, sir," said the waiter, who knew Ben.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dusk when we arrived, and tea was served immediately, in a large room full of somber mahogany furniture.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
at the time that
From this reading When we went to Boston we went to a new hotel, as Ben had advised, deserting the old Bromfield for the Tremont.
which person or people
From this reading Its atmosphere oppressed Veronica, who ate her supper in silence.
