used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUTY AND THE JUG.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
Ardmore
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From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
Ardsley
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From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
don't
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From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTY AND THE JUG.
being one more than seven
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
falselyadverbUS /ˈfɔːlsli/
in an insincerely false manner
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
Guilford
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From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
JUGnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading DUTY AND THE JUG.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
a human being
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
not used up
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUTY AND THE JUG.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
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 Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Thomas Ardmore, one trunk, two bags, and a little brown jug reached the Guilford House, Raleigh, at eight o’clock in the morning.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
nonexistent
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ardmore had never felt better in his life, he assured himself, as he chose a room with care, and intimated to the landlord his intention of remaining a week.
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 But for the ill luck of having his baggage marked he should have registered himself falsely on the books of the inn; but feeling that this was not quite respectable, he assured the landlord, in response to the usual question, that he was not Ardmore of New York and Ardsley, but an entirely different person.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, I don’t blame you for not wanting to be taken for any of that set,” remarked the landlord sympathetically.
