used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
breakfast-room
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From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
CANCELEDverbUS /ˈkænsəld/
past form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
give expression to
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
set up or found
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
Marie
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From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
come together
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
arrange in a container
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
RESERVATIONnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
in the near future
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
SpringingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
sunshiny
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From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Springing from bed, he took his cold tub, shaved, and after dressing proceeded to pack his bags.
on a floor above
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The process was simple; he called the hotel valet, gave the order to have them ready as soon as possible, and went below.
at the time that
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This left him a half-hour in which to pay his bill at the hotel, order a reservation on the express to Calais, and buy a large bunch of fresh violets, which he had placed on the breakfast table--a little table in a sunshiny corner.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A CANCELED RESERVATION Though it was late when he retired, Monte found himself wide awake at half past seven.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the office he telephoned upstairs to Marie, and learned that madame would meet him in the breakfast-room at nine.
