Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

(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 “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

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From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

(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 Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

gotten under control

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

very small

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

and nothing more

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

third-person singular of “publish” — put into print

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Most of the remainder of the wing, which was much the most quiet and retired portion of the house, was used for a better class of bed-rooms.

during the time that

From this reading The doctor and his party had a parlour, with two bed-rooms; while, between these and the room occupied by Dunscomb, was that of the troublesome guest—the individual who was said to be insane.

which person or people

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There were two rooms, however, that the providence of Horton and his wife had set apart for a very different purpose.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The best apartment in it, one with two windows, and of some dimensions, was that appropriated to the counsellor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “’Tis the wisest way, upon all tender topics, to be silent; for he who takes upon himself to defend a lady’s reputation, only publishes her favours to the world.”—_Cumberland._ The wing of “Horton’s Inn” that contained the room of Dunscomb, was of considerable extent, having quite a dozen rooms in it, though mostly of the diminutive size of an American tavern bed-room.