used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
adorningverbUS /əˈdɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
Albedir
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From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
Albedir's
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From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
set up or found
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
latticenounUS /ˈlætəs/
an arrangement of points or particles or objects in a regular periodic pattern in 2 or 3 dimensions
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Albedir’s habitation seemed to have been his accustomed home.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the following morning Albedir arose at sunrise, and visited the stranger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something in his attitude and occupation singularly expressive of his entire familiarity with the scene.
accept gladly
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He addressed his host in a tone of gay and affectionate welcome, such as never fails to communicate by sympathy the feelings from which it flows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found him already risen, and employed in adorning the lattice of his chamber with flowers from the garden.
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