Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

(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 It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading HOW AND WHERE.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

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From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

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From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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 She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading HOW AND WHERE.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

held or filled or in use

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

on the contrary

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

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

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

made clean by scrubbing

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

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

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

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

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

in or at the place that

From this reading HOW AND WHERE.

which person or people

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The lady who managed this enterprise was the widow of a captain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a most respectable establishment, with its iron gate _a l'Anglaise_, its well scrubbed steps, its parlor on the _rez de chaussee_, and its three floors above all occupied.

the words that are spoken

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading She wore English curls, spoke a few words in various languages, and had a marvelous ability for making out long bills.

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

From this reading As the reporter had discovered, Jane Zeld occupied an apartment on the first floor of a small hotel, or rather, in one of those boarding-houses frequented by respectable people who come from the four quarters of the globe to enjoy the attractions of Paris.