used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
Alice
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From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
(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 Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
a line of approach
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
next to; at the side of
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
being one more than ten
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
Etrurianoun
an ancient country in central Italy; assimilated by the Romans by about 200 BC
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
immediately past
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
the middle of the day
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
steamer-chairs
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From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of all the prominent men there Alice was the most interested in General Sherman, with his kind, rugged face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The "Etruria" sailed at noon on Saturday, and Mrs. Winter and Alice spent the morning buying a few last things, such as a hat and hood and comfortable steamer-chairs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At eleven o'clock a Fifth Avenue Hotel stage was at the door, and several people beside themselves went in it to the steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Winter having telegraphed for rooms, found them ready for him; and on going down to dinner they were delighted to see the corridors and dining-room crowded with people, many of them public characters whom he could point out to Alice, who was so excited she felt the entire evening as if she were in a dream.
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 NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME.
