Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

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

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

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

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

a farm building for housing poultry

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

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

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

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

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

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

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

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 Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

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

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

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

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

the sound of laughing

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

a particular point in time

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

a sudden and severe onset of trouble

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

compacted by ironing

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

characterized by resonance

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

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From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

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From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

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

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

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

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

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

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

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

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

hard to endure

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

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

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

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From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

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

From this reading Mr. Schwan, the host of the Golden Sun at Sainte-Ame, a market town in the Vosges, was very busy.

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

From this reading Although the month of February was not an inviting one, three travellers had arrived that morning at the Golden Sun, and six more were expected.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the meaning of this?" stammered the host, trying in vain to shake off the arms which held him.

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

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.

during the time that

From this reading Schwan had that morning made an onslaught on his chicken coop, and, while his servants were robbing the murdered hens of their feathers, the host walked to the door of the inn and looked at the sky.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading A loud laugh, which shook the windows of the inn, made Schwan turn round hurriedly: at the same moment two muscular arms were placed upon his shoulders, and a resounding kiss was pressed upon his brown cheek.