used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
adriftadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
DISHnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
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 THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
HostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
How
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From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
mediæval
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From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
held or filled or in use
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
St
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From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
not in physical motion
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
SWEETMEATS
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From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
Tranquillin
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From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two or three survivors of the Order of St. Tranquillin," he continued, "still live on the premises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How it had fallen from the high position it occupied in mediæval times to be a Hostel of Mercy for the sick and dying (which, indeed, thought I, in one sense it is still); then how the property fell, by the changes and chances of time, into the hands of the State, from which, for sporting purposes and a love of the picturesque, he was induced to rent it.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading I had not the heart to turn them adrift, and as they confine themselves to a distant wing of the building we see little or nothing of them."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I had my doubts about a good deal of this plausible story, but accepted the statements for what they were worth.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading THE DISH OF SWEETMEATS As we drew near the Monastery my worthy host gave me a short sketch of its history.
