used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESCRIBED.--TREVYLYAN AND GERTRUDE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading DESCRIBED.--TREVYLYAN AND GERTRUDE.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
Du
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From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
GERTRUDE
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From this reading DESCRIBED.--TREVYLYAN AND GERTRUDE.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
negationnounUS /nəˈɡeɪʃən/
a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
not any; not one
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
passiveadjectiveUS /ˈpæsɪv/
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
continue talking
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
determined
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
done under pressure
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
scepticismnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
TREVYLYAN
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From this reading DESCRIBED.--TREVYLYAN AND GERTRUDE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
Vane's
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From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading THE day now grew cool as it waned to its decline, and the breeze came sharp upon the delicate frame of the sufferer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vane’s philosophy was of a quiet and passive scepticism; the physician dared more boldly, and rushed from doubt to negation.
at the time that
From this reading When Gertrude, at an early hour, retired to bed, Vane and Du-----e fell into speculative conversation upon the nature of man.
in or at the place that
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They resolved to proceed no farther; and as they carried with them attendants and baggage, which rendered their route almost independent of the ordinary accommodation, they steered for the opposite shore, and landed at a village beautifully sequestered in a valley, and where they fortunately obtained a lodging not often met with in the regions of the picturesque.
