used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
(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 The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
for the reason that
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
dearly loved
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
permission to do something
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
increase twofold
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
immediately past
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
held dear
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
engage in
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
Nell
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From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
Nell's
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From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
on one occasion
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
Rawlison
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From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
Tarkowski
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From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They saw that the tents were as spacious as large rooms, handsomely fitted with a double roof, lined with blue and red flannel, and that the floors were covered with rugs.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At first Mr. Rawlison had feared that a lengthy stay in the tent might injure Nell’s health, but at last he gave his consent, because in bad weather they could always move to the hotel.
accept gladly
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
(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 The Cook Company, which was so well thought of by the high officials of the canal, had done all in their power to make things comfortable and pleasant for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Tarkowski and Mr. Rawlison, who loved his little Nell more than his life, were delighted at the arrival of the children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The two young people greeted their fathers with equal enthusiasm, and at once began to inspect the tents, the interiors of which were all completely fitted up and prepared to welcome the beloved guests.
