used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
the act of consuming food
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
come to pass
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
HERODnounUS /ˈherəd/
king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
HERODING
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From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
take somebody somewhere
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
attach to a support
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
not any; not one
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
express in words
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
Thorne
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From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now, I happen to have two beds in my room.
Vernon
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From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
in the company of; together with
From this reading What do you say to sharing one of them with me?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Worth," remarked Thorne, "you say that economy took you to the Mount Vernon.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading OUT HERODING HEROD While eating dinner the younger man assumed the lead in the matter of conversation, and it became general in its character.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It will cost you no more than you are paying, and I judge that the service here is much better than in your present hotel."
