used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
(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 Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
subject to appointment
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
Astruria
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From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
caravansaries
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From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
go away from a place
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
not one, and not any
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
OccupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
except if; if not
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, indeed, a small city in itself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not necessary for its fortunate tenants to leave it unless they were so minded.
which person or people
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Everything for their comfort and pleasure was to be had without taking the trouble to go out of doors.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Occupying an entire block in the very heart of the residential district, it took precedence over all the other apartment hotels of the metropolis as the biggest and most splendidly appointed hostelry of its kind in the world.
a late time of life
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Among the many huge caravansaries that of recent years have sprung up in New York to provide luxurious quarters regardless of cost for those who can afford to pay for the best, none could rival the Astruria in size and magnificence.
