Chapter II

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

(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 Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

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

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

with care and persistence

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

the first light of day

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

a person of German nationality

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

something that offers basic information or instruction

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a vast multitude

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

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From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

and nothing more

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

a female domestic

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

engage in

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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 Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a collection of live animals for study or display

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

disregarded

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

not any; not one

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

and nothing more

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

move upward

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

going about to look at places of interest

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

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

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

create by training and teaching

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

hard to endure

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

not bent

From this reading "The King did not know that I was coming and I do just as I please," Phil replied; and she unbent a little from her dignity and almost laughed.

precisely as stated

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

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

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

at the time that

From this reading When he moved on the Tower, Westminster Abbey, or Oxford, he made no attempt to conceal his red guidebook.

in or at the place that

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

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

From this reading Against the criterion of all sniffy people who talk of how many times they have been abroad, which sometimes means only a journey from the London to the Paris and the Paris to the Berlin menageries, he was frankly one of the horde of tourists, rising at dawn to make sightseeing a diligent business, who are assiduously cultivated by shopkeepers if somewhat neglected by the nobility.

which person or people

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TWO GIRLS ON A TRAIN His object being to see England and not to become a member of the menagerie of home types in a pile overlooking the Thames Embankment, the hotel that Philip had chosen was a small one, where a truly English headwaiter, who was not trying to conceal a German accent, treated him with a lofty courtesy and his bath was brought by a maid instead of by the labour-saving device of pipes.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "You rise very early," said the young woman in black at the desk.