used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
Barberton
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From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
cause to be bored
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
set up or found
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
Loanda
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From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
Lobuo
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From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
Mossamedes
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From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
RatsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
St
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From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
tabnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found an envelope full of papers, and sorted them out one by one on the bed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
precisely as stated
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond changes of linen and two suits, one of which was practically new and bore the tab of a store in St. Paul de Loanda, there was very little to enlighten them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Barberton was evidently a careful man: he had preserved his hotel bills, writing on their backs brief but pungent comments about the accommodation he had enjoyed or suffered.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There was an hotel in Lobuo which was full of vermin; there was one at Mossamedes of which he had written: “Rats ate one boot.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading The lock of the trunk yielded to the third key which the detective tried.
