used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a due amount of rest they set out for a stroll.
(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 When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
a quantity of money
From this reading After a due amount of rest they set out for a stroll.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
characterized by great determination
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading After a due amount of rest they set out for a stroll.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
FeathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
Long-tailed
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From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
quay-side
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From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
free from harm or evil
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a due amount of rest they set out for a stroll.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
ShowernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading After a due amount of rest they set out for a stroll.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
Tit's
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From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the Rescue.--A Long-tailed Tit's Nest.--A Shower of Feathers.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They therefore went to one by the beach and engaged beds.
at the time that
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
which person or people
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading When they had made all snug, they set out for a walk through the town, and as the quay-side was not so pleasant as the open country, they determined not to sleep on board the yacht this night, but to sleep at an hotel.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They then ordered and ate an uncommonly good dinner, at the close of which the waiter intimated to them that he had never seen any young gentlemen before who had such good appetites.
